Haipang Port is the maritime gateway to Hanoi, the capital of Annan. It is close to the Beibu Gulf, the estuary of the Jingtai River, the largest seaport in northern Annan, and it is also the starting point of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in Annan.

The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is from Haipong to Laojie in Annan, called Helao Railway, with a total length of 389 kilometers. The northern section, that is, in China, it is from Hekou to Kunming, and is called Kunhe Railway, with a total length of 465 kilometers.

The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway uses "meter rails" and the entire bridge is built with a herringbone steel frame structure, which is strong and durable, and the maintenance and maintenance costs are very low, which means that the manpower and material resources spent at that time were not low.

After completion, it became the main transportation artery from Annan to Yunnan, China.

Of course, the French also had their ulterior motives in building this railway, but objectively, this railway played a huge role in the economic circulation of the two countries and the development of cities along the route, which is also undeniable.

And now, the role of this "major artery" has become even more prominent.

The Japanese blocked the coastline and occupied Haikou. In addition to Shanghai and Tianjin, where there are concessions of Western powers, they can also trade with foreign trade. If other seaports want to trade with foreign trade, they have to be supervised by the Japanese.

It is even more difficult to obtain international access to strategic materials such as steel, rubber, and oil that are directly related to war.

Only land passages and air routes can be taken.

But air routes are not that easy, and the Japanese army has gained air supremacy, and no country in the world is willing to do so at such a great price.

The situation of China's war of resistance has reached a very sinister level.

Only on the land passage.

It is normal to be robbed at this time. International exchanges are not because you are weak and you are reasonable, but because of the naked law of the jungle. If you are not weak, who will bully you?

Haipang Port is the largest port in northern Annan, but it is incomparable to Hong Kong, and it is even more incomparable to Shanghai, which has become more busy due to the war.

Although there are many cargo ships entering and leaving here every day, the infrastructure of Haifang Port is a little worse, so many freight ships with a 10,000 tons cannot directly enter the port and dock, and the cargo on the ship is also transported through the barge, which undoubtedly increases the transportation cost.

However, the natural resources in Annan commanded that various ores and rice were exported a lot every year. Of course, the people of Annan did not lose any benefits at all, and the French colonists made the money.

The passenger ship Lu Xiyan and his team were not big, which was about 2,000 tons. The upper layer carried people and the lower layer carried cargo, which was a typical hybrid ship with dual-purpose passenger and cargo.

It is a special route from Hong Kong to Haiphong, which takes about four days.

"Dropping off the boat, getting off the boat, line up and take your own salute. If it is lost, the ship will not be responsible!" The crew member first got ashore, boarded the wooden bridge, and shouted at the people on the boat at the top of his voice.

Lu Xiyan and Tan Si and the other four were also carrying suitcases, standing among the crowd waiting to get ashore.

"Mr. Lu, after you get ashore, will you have a place to stay?"

"Not yet." Lu Xiyan replied, actually not. Monte gave him an address and asked him to go there. When he arrived, he would go to him, so that he would save the trouble of contacting him.

After all, this is not in Shanghai. If you want to know where the other party is, it is the safest way to make an appointment in advance to meet someone.

"Then why not go together, okay? I am a little girl, who is not familiar with the place, and I can also strengthen my courage with a man around me?" Su Su asked in a low voice.

"Miss Susu, don't spend your thoughts on me anymore. I'm not suitable for you." Lu Xiyan said bluntly.

"Mr. Lu, I just want to spend two more days with you. Have you not agreed to the little girl's request?" Su Su said dejectedly and cried.

"Miss Susu, why don't I accompany you?" Yang Laosan stood behind and heard it, and exposed a row of yellow teeth to Susu.

"Damn fat pig, get out!"

"Hahaha..." Many people heard it before and after, and burst into laughter.

The journey is boring, and many people hope to have a "beautiful encounter" and a love relationship. This is very popular, but some people still think about eternity.

This is the reality. The woman named Su Su obviously fell in love with this gentle and elegant little face. I don’t know if anything happened on the boat, so it was stuck.

The team that was on the ashore began to move forward. A few minutes later, Lu Xiyan, Tan Si and others set foot on the land of Haifang City. Lu Xiyan held a French passport and knew French. Although he was a Chinese, the people from the Immigration Administration made almost no inspections on him and let him go.

As for Tan Si and others, various inspections were required to confirm that they did not carry weapons or other contraband, and the French were extremely strict with Annan.

So, the security here is quite good.

Haifang City is a harbor city. You can see many foreigners on the street, but that is only a small part. Except for the differences in customs and habits, it is almost the same as any harbor city in China.

The signs of the shops on the street are all in Chinese, and many locals can speak Chinese. Although their pronunciation is a bit strange, they can basically understand it.

Lu Xiyan called a rickshaw and said a place name.

Hughes Tavern.

Monte introduced that the owner of the tavern is said to be run by the father of a friend's cousin, and has been around for twenty years.

Hai Pang City is still well-known. After many French freighters docked, the seafarers on the ship like to come to the tavern to drink, and the business is very good.

Lu Xiyan arrived at the tavern at 1:00 pm and has not opened yet.

I found a restaurant on the side of the road and had a little food. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the boss came over in an old Citroen car.

The boss, Uncle Fata, is an old man with rosacea. He looks a bit unkempt, but in fact he is an old man who cares about hygiene.

"Mr. Fata, my name is Lu Xiyan, I come from Hong Kong." Lu Xiyan stepped forward and introduced himself.

"Oh, God, are you the Chinese friend introduced by Little Monte?" Fata was surprised, but he was very enthusiastic because Lu Xiyan spoke French.

"I'll take you to your place to live, and the room has been set for you." Fatada, "But I have to unload the wine from the car first."

Lu Xiyan said: "I'll help you remove it."

"Thank you." Fata was very happy. It could be seen that he was a very enthusiastic and easy-going old man.

After unloading, Fata drove Lu Xiyan to a hotel called "Sapa". This is a better hotel in Hai Pang City. It is also close to Fata's Hughes Tavern, and it is only eight or nine hundred meters walk.

"Mr. Lu, are you meeting again?" As soon as the check-in procedures were completed, a familiar voice came from his ears. Lu Xiyan turned his head and saw Su Su, a cheongsam woman living in the same boat.

"You stay in this hotel, too?"

"Yes, I live at 304, where is Mr. Lu?" Susu was excitedly looking at the door number under the key sign in Lu Xiyan's hand, "302, do you live next to me?"

Lu Xiyan really wanted to exchange it for a hotel or room, but he had already obtained the door key. If he changed it again, he seemed to have a ghost in his heart.

"Yes, what a coincidence."

"Lu, do you know this lady?" Fata has been in coastal defense for many years and has learned Chinese long ago.

"We came in the same boat."

"Oh, that's really fate." Fata winked at Lu Xiyan. For the French, this coincidence was more romantic than ever.

"It seems that you have someone to accompany you in the next time. I will leave first and come to my tavern to have a drink in the evening." Old Man Fata waved his hand casually and left.

"Yang Laosan didn't follow you, right?"

"I've got rid of that fat pig, so I won't talk about him anymore. Mr. Lu, are you free in the afternoon? Have a cup of coffee to enjoy your face?" Su Su warmly sent out the invitation.

"I have something to do, sorry, Miss Su Su." Lu Xiyan didn't want to have too much interaction with Su Su, so he refused directly.

He was rejected again. Su Su looked at Lu Xiyan's back as he went upstairs, bit her lip with her teeth, and a stubbornness flashed in her eyes, and she followed her up.

Lu Xiyan was too lazy to care about her. Anyway, he couldn't stay in Haifang City for a few days, so he could get Monte. After getting things done, he went back. Shanghai only gave him a month's vacation, and now most of it has passed.

After settling down, Lu Xiyan went out with a small leather bag.

He told Su Su on the boat that he was in the wood business, not just talking about it. He wanted to set up a timber processing factory, and then cover up the smuggling business by using the wood processing and export.

Of course, it is best to acquire a wood processing factory, which will save you a lot of trouble in building your own factory.

Monte should be able to arrive tomorrow, so he has to find Tan Si first.

Tan Si should have come with him. He also knew the address of Hughes Tavern. If he couldn't find anyone, he went to Hughes Tavern to wait for him. This was what they agreed on at the beginning.

However, now that there is a little tail, Lu Xiyan has to get rid of this tail first.

The streets of Haifang City are very narrow. After entering some places, they are like mazes. Fortunately, the place is not big and you can always find an exit.

Lu Xiyan found out the largest timber wholesale market.

After a walk around, I got a rough idea of ​​the timber market in Haifang City, especially the market prices of expensive wood. Compared with China, it is indeed a big difference.

Of course, the quality may be a bit surprising, but it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish. Moreover, the timber resources of many primeval forests in Annan have not yet been developed, so this is a natural treasure house.

Even if you only do timber import business, you can make a lot of money. I am afraid that you will not be able to feed the corrupt officials in China.

Anyway, expensive wood is not affordable to ordinary people. The wool comes from the sheep, so the money earns is considered to be peaceful and stress-free.

After walking around for an hour or two, the little tail behind him had already lost patience and turned back.

When he came out, Tan Si rode a human tricycle waiting for him on the side of the road.

This is fast enough.

"Sir, Su Su has been following you since she got off the dock. I didn't dare to get too close. She found that you went to the Hughes Tavern and checked in at the Sapa Inn."

"It's a coincidence that Fata, the owner of Hughes Tavern, also ordered a room for the Sapa Inn, and we live next door." Lu Xiyan said.

"What a coincidence?"

"By coincidence, even if she knew I was going to Hughes Tavern, how could she know that I would settle in the Sapa Hotel. There were more than one hotel on that street." Lu Xiyan said, "As long as she interferes with our affairs, I don't have to worry about him."

"Okay, sir."

"Where do you live?"

"A small hotel, named Yamei, comes out of Sapa Hotel, turn right, walk a small alley fifty meters, and you can see it after entering." Tan Sidao.

“Is it safe?”

"It's okay, the boss is Chinese. He came from Chaozhou and has lived in Haifang City for four generations." Tan Si explained.
Chapter completed!